Versiti Blood Center of Illinois · 3 hours ago
Postdoctoral Researcher - Falet Lab
Wauwatosa, WI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expVersiti Blood Center of Illinois is the largest blood-focused research institute in the United States, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative therapies related to blood and blood disorders. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work under the direction of a Principal Investigator to develop and expand understanding of scientific theory in the area of platelet production and function.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Works with Principal Investigator to develop a research project
Executes laboratory experiments specific to aims of research
Troubleshoots assays and customizes experimental tools to answer research questions
Coordinates external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan
Provides direction to Technologists and Trainees
Generates clear and complete records of experimental work
Communicates results of research at meetings
Participates in publication and presentation of research
Adheres to BCW, Bio-safety, NRC, OSHA procedures and regulations
Attends required laboratory meetings
Maintains currency with information relative to the field of research being performed
Serves as a resource for techniques, information, instrumentation, interpretation of data, etc. for laboratory personnel
May be expected to help direct the work of Research Technologists
Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on specialized research equipment
Prepares solutions, reagents, media or stains necessary for experimental procedures
May maintain or oversee maintenance of inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment
May prepare and/or authorize requisitions for ordering supplies and equipment
Performs other laboratory duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent degree required
0 – 6 years of postdoctoral training required
Demonstrated ability to independently apply understanding of scientific theory to the structure and execution of research experiments. required
Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of the work performed. required
Ability to perform research procedures independently. required
Immediate proficiency in basic and sophisticated experimental tests and procedures. required
Exceptional organizational skills. required
Strong detail orientation and analytical ability. required
Excellent problem solving skills. required
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines. required
Computer literate with an emphasis on graphics, graphing, data management, and statistical applications required
Specialized research equipment required
Personal computer required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays
Short- and Long-term disability
Life insurance
7% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
Voluntary programs
Discount programs
Others
Company
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois
Based in Aurora, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois serve 63 hospitals in a 12-county area in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and collects more than 155,000 units of blood annually.
201-500 employees
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